Steve at an early age, was born crippled, having to wear braces on his legs in order to walk, and was told by professionals that he would, “never walk again”. Determined, Steve said, “I will one day be a professional Athlete!” By the time he reached Graduation of his high school years, he had become an all conference MVP high-school Basketball player earning a ‘full-ride’ sports scholarship. After playing College basketball, Steve pursued power-lifting and gained 130 lbs of muscle without the use of steroids.
Today, Steve is a power-lifting champion, and in July 2009, he broke the Guinness Book of World Records by breaking 30 bats over his thigh in 53 seconds! He has appeared on such television broadcasts stations as: ESPN, RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT, ISKA World Power Brick Breaking Championships, America’s Got Talentwhere he ran through 3, 2×4’s, with one flex of his chest, as they burst into flames! He also appeared on STEVE HARVEY’S BIG TIME!, ABC, and CBS!
Steve’s passion is to motivate students to be a champion in life by making positive choices .He has traveled the world for 14 years conducting school assemblies for all grade levels! His encouraging and powerful messages captivates the students while the feats of strength hold their attention. Steve shares a positive message capturing the hearts and changing the lives of students at all grade levels!
About Steve
Steve at an early age, was born crippled, having to wear braces on his legs in order to walk, and was told by professionals that he would, “never walk again”. Determined, Steve said, “I will one day be a professional Athlete!” By the time he reached Graduation of his high school years, he had become an all conference MVP high-school Basketball player earning a ‘full-ride’ sports scholarship. After playing College basketball, Steve pursued power-lifting and gained 130 lbs of muscle without the use of steroids.
Today, Steve is a power-lifting champion, and in July 2009, he broke the Guinness Book of World Records by breaking 30 bats over his thigh in 53 seconds! He has appeared on such television broadcasts stations as: ESPN, RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT, ISKA World Power Brick Breaking Championships, America’s Got Talentwhere he ran through 3, 2×4’s, with one flex of his chest, as they burst into flames! He also appeared on STEVE HARVEY’S BIG TIME!, ABC, and CBS!
Steve’s passion is to motivate students to be a champion in life by making positive choices .He has traveled the world for 14 years conducting school assemblies for all grade levels! His encouraging and powerful messages captivates the students while the feats of strength hold their attention. Steve shares a positive message capturing the hearts and changing the lives of students at all grade levels!